Free city-wide cleanup in October

The City of Rhinelander has announced fall clean-up days will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct 5.

All items must be brought to the collection site at 644 Washington St.(city street department), the city clerk’s office announced in a press release.

This free service is open to current City of Rhinelander residents only. Participants must provide a proof of residency. Examples include current utility bill, Wisconsin ID, bank statement, lease. Limit to one visit per resident. The site will be designed in a loop format for easy flow and staff will be on hand to provide directions.

There will be no curbside pick-up. 

Accepted items include:

• Non-food household waste — clothing, small tools, housewares, dishes, bedding, etc., furniture — end tables, chairs, desks, chests, beds, sofas, mattresses

• Small appliances (No freon) — toasters, hair dryers, lamps, radios, plug-in tools etc.

Prohibited items include:

• Electronics — TVs, computers, or batteries

• Fluorescent bulbs

• Tires

• Yard waste-leaves or brush

• Vehicle parts and fluids

• Freon appliances — refrigerators, AC units

• Large volume of construction/demolition material, decking, shingles etc.

For more information, call Justin Ernst at 715-362-2728.